THE COMPLETE FLAT-COATED RETRIEVER. By Paddy Petch.

(1988) later reprint. 8vo (155 x 240mm). Ppviii,174. B/w photographs and bibliography. Green boards, on all aspects of choosing, rearing, training (including training as gundogs) and showing. There is a section on health, and there are up-to-date lists of English and foreign breed champions". Chapters include: Origins of the breed; Flat Coat confirmation; Breeding your Flat Coat; Choosing a puppy; Puppy rearing; Adult Flat Coat management; Working a Flat Coated Retriever; Showing your Flat Coat; Health and fitness; Flat Coat champions; Useful information on the breed.